Amigurumi Penguin

Amigurumi is the Japanese art of crocheting small stuffed creatures. They're usually made of single crochets and smaller hooks to achieve a tighter gauge which keeps in the stuffing. I followed Lion Brand's Amigurumi Penguin pattern (below with a couple modifications). Have fun! Once you start, it's hard to stop! Think of all the creatures who will dance upon your Christmas tree!

Worsted Weight Yarn:

A: Black

B: White

C: Gold

Crochet Hook H 5.00mm

EYES (make 2) Note: I used 2 black plastic pearl beads and strung them on while crocheting the white part of the eyes.With B, ch 2.Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in first ch.Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around – 12 sc.Fasten off.

BODYWith A, ch 2.Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in first ch; place a marker to indicate beg of rnd; move marker up as each rnd is completed.Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around – 12 sc.Rnd 3: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc; rep from * around – 18 sc.Rnd 4: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc; rep from * around – 24 sc.Rnd 5: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc; rep from * around – 30 sc.Rnd 6: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc; rep from * around – 36 sc.Rnd 7: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 5 sc; rep from * around – 42 sc.Rnds 8–11: Sc in each sc around; change to B in last st of last rnd.Rnds 12–17: Sc in each sc around.Rnd 18: *Sc2tog, sc in next 5 sc; rep from * around – 36 sc.Rnd 19: *Sc2tog, sc in next 4 sc; rep from * around – 30 sc.Rnd 20: *Sc2tog, sc in next 3 sc; rep from * around – 24 sc.Sew Eyes to Body. Following package directions, attach safety eyes through center of each crocheted eye.Rnd 21: *Sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc; rep from * around – 18 sc.Stuff piece.Rnd 22: *Sc2tog, sc in next sc; rep from * around – 12 sc.Rnd 23: (Sc2tog) around – 6 sc.Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Weave tail through last rnd and gather tightly. Knot to secure.

FEET (make 2)With C, ch 2.Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in first ch; place a marker to indicate beg of rnd; move marker as each rnd is completed.Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around – 12 sc.Rnds 3 and 4: Sc in each sc around. (I did a fifth row)Fasten off.

WINGS (make 2)With A, ch 2.Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in first ch; place a marker to indicate beg of rnd; move marker as each rnd is completed.Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around – 12 sc.Rnd 3: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc; rep from * around – 18 sc.Rnd 4: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc; rep from * around – 24 sc.Fasten off.

BEAKWith C, ch 2.Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in first ch; place a marker to indicate beg of rnd; move marker as each rnd is completed.Rnd 2:2 sc in each sc around – 12 sc.Rnd 3: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc; rep from * around – 18 sc.Fasten off.

FINISHINGFold Beak in half to make a half-circle, stuff lightly and sew closed. Sew straight edge of Beak to Body. Stuff feet and sew to Body. Sew about 1/3 of outside circumference of Wing to Body. Weave in ends.